Cholesterol is a sterol essential for the formation of cell membranes and precursor for steroid hormones. It is synthesized in the liver and obtained from dietary sources. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cholesterin, Dythol, Hydrocerin, Lidinite, Kathro and Lanol. Its PubChem CID is 5997.
Cholesterol
| CAS No | 57-88-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C27H46O |
| Molecular Weight | 386.65 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol |
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Cholesterol is a sterol essential for the formation of cell membranes and precursor for steroid hormones. It is synthesized in the liver and obtained from dietary sources.
The listed CAS number is 57-88-5.
The listed molecular formula is C27H46O.
The listed molecular weight is 386.65 g/mol.
(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol.
The source lists Cholesterin, Dythol, Hydrocerin, Lidinite, Kathro and Lanol.